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NATURE & LIFE LESSONS
5 Life Lessons We Can Learn From Sequoias
Nature can be a good teacher.
My scars tell a story. They are a reminder of times when life tried to break me, but failed. They are markings of where the structure of my character was welded.
~ Steve Maraboli
Recently, I learned an interesting fact about Sequoia trees. Their bark is fire-resistant. Fascinating, right? Super handy trait to have when it comes to those pesky and destructive forest fires. Sometimes a tree will show large scars from fires but still grow to become massive in size.
When I heard this, I wanted to learn more. My curiosity took over and I started googling. As I read more interesting facts about Sequoias, I noticed several traits that are good life lessons for us humans to learn.
They’re resilient
As I mentioned, many Sequoias bear scars from fires. These markings indicate their ability to withstand a major event that could’ve taken them down but didn’t. Their scars and subsequent growth demonstrate their resiliency.
When we can do the same by bouncing back when life throws us curve balls or gets harried and hard, it can often determine where we end up afterward. Our scars, whether physical or emotional, tell our story. Our ability…
